Morning all,
Today, 3 weeks after 5 weeks of radiotherapy with chemo tablets (Capecitabine) hubby is starting his IV CAPOX regime. Oxaliplatin today followed by 2 weeks of capecitabine, 6 days off then repeat another 3 times.
He is currently feeling great! The best he has for the last 4 months so going in knowing it’s not going to be the best is a little worrying.
BUT this is what they recommend to give him the best chance and we are holding onto that thought and planning what we might do in August/September.
I’ll post all the good & bad on here as 1. Therapy for me ( it does help to write about it) & 2. Info for anyone who is going through the same thing.
please let me know what you think and any hints & tips for either of us to get through the next 3 months.
Good luck in all your personal journeys. Taking it one day a a time.
B x
Hi Bella
Great to hear that hubbie is feeling up for this!
I am half way through the same as adjuvant chemo, ie 4 cycles Oxaliplatin followed by 2 weeks of capecitabine then a week off, repeat x4.
It is..'doa-ble' -I would say. It isn't great fun, that would be a lie. The neuropathy for me is a real pain-this is where you cannot touch anything cold without setting off mad pins and needles. A week after my second infusion, it hasn't faded like it did on the first cycle.
1) Get some nice warm gloves- a few pairs. Wearing them around the house will help.
2) Follow the regime exactly as to when and how to take each pill.
3) Keep a note of what he eats-I discovered that my fondness for tangerines was making me feel nauseous.
Most of all, accept that this is a short time period in your lives so endure all of it to best maximise your chances. Good luck!
